TravelPod Member ReviewsSkiven Guesthouse Bergen

“ Great value for Bergen ”

Reviewed May 31, 2011

by andrewjerome (17 reviews) Sydney, Australia , Australia

We liked it here very much as it is good value for expensive Bergen. There is a kitchen to make meals and the room we had was a great size. The hosts live separately upstairs so it is no problem to come and go as you please. The location is also very convenient to town

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